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Paying CRA taxes with a credit card could cost you more than you think — know the risks and rewards, first

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Almost half of Canadians have nothing saved up for emergencies — and unexpected homeownership costs are exposing the gap
By Laura Grande

Average retirement income in Canada: the monthly numbers, government benefits and what most seniors really live on
By Noel Moffatt

Fraud victims may be missing thousands of dollars in CRA tax deductions
By Romana King

Retiring abroad? Here’s what happens to your CPP and OAS benefit payments — and your health coverage
By Laura Grace Tarpley

A $200-a-year dental benefit could cost low-income Canadians far more in clawed-back GIS
By Romana King

Ramsey Show hosts tell exhausted nurse to “dial it back” on repaying debt: Here’s what Canadians can learn
By Laura Boast

5 retirement mistakes Canadians make in the planning stages they can’t undo later — and how to avoid them
By Vishesh Raisinghani

Got an extra $1,000 sitting still? Here are the 4 recommendations financial advisers say you should do with it
By Laura Grace Tarpley

Warren Buffett made most of his fortune after 65 — here's what Canadians in their 60s should do next
By Sandra MacGregor

Dave Ramsey’s 3 ‘dumb’ money mistakes many people make — and why Canadians need to hear his warning
By Melanie Huddart

Parents are talking about money more — but many still worry their kids aren’t ready
By Steven Brennan

Insolvency filings hit a 15-year high — what every Canadian carrying debt needs to know right now
By Brett Surbey

Savings hit $50,000? 5 moves Canadians should make right now to protect and grow that money
By Sandra MacGregor

Barbara Corcoran's 'no saving' approach sounds bold — experts say most Canadians should think twice
By Emma Caplan-Fisher

So much more than money: The emotional side of retirement that many Canadians haven’t thought about
By Laura Boast

He cleaned septic tanks, sold his blood and built a US$2-billion fortune. Here’s what Canadians can learn
By Mike Crisolago

Debt is reaching a breaking point for many Canadians
By Leslie Kennedy

The financial checklist Canadians in their 30s actually need
By Nick Borek

Dave Ramsey’s blunt advice when your spouse breaks a financial promise — and what Canadians should do next
By Danielle Antosz

Disney adults are draining their retirement savings and going deep into debt to create magical memories
By Christy Bieber

Canadians 60 and older lose an average of $21,000 per fraud — here's why they're the top target
By Colin Graves

Former actor Ian Somerhalder’s 8-figure debt disaster: Key lessons for Canadians on fraud and recovery
By Rebecca Payne

Dave Ramsey’s warning about paying for an expensive funeral is a wake-up call for Canadians on fixed incomes
By Christy Bieber

Earning six figures but drowning in debt? Here's the hard truth about why income isn't enough
By Chris Clark

Do you have $400K in RRSP and TFSA savings at 50 and want to retire by 60? Here’s what Canadians need to know
By Chris Clark

Dave Ramsey's wake-up call: When a husband secretly loses $100K in a scam — it's about way more than money
By Amanda Smith

Retiring at 60 with $850K in your RRSP? Here’s what Canadians need to know to make their money last
By Jessica Wong

‘Grey divorce’ at 62: Can Canadian women with $1.2M in investment savings really afford to start over?
By Genna Buck

Why Canadians may be unnecessarily over-saving for retirement — and what you can do about it
By Vishesh Raisinghani

10 years away from retirement? Here are 5 investments Canadians with $500K or less saved need to reconsider
By Jessica Wong

‘Act like none of it's coming’ — The Ramsey Show's stark warning for Canadians eyeing an inheritance
By Emma Caplan-Fisher

5 money mistakes a financial advisor made in his 20s that cost him over $1 million
By Daniel Liberto

Canadian weddings cost up to $42,000 — how to set a budget before the bills spiral out of control
By Noel Moffatt

One construction worker earns $10,000 a month in a side hustle through Amazon — can Canadians do it, too?
By Cole Tretheway

Cucumbers up 28%, coffee up 30%: why grocery prices keep climbing and how Canadians can cut their bills now
By Brett Surbey

Your SIN was found on the dark web — the Canadian guide to protecting your retirement and accounts
By Emma Caplan-Fisher

Dave Ramsey’s debt settlement advice when you get a surprise windfall — and how it works for Canadians
By Jessica Wong

Want to cut your retirement tax bill? These 5 countries can help you save — here’s what Canadians should know
By Vawn Himmelsbach

How to put Dave Ramsey’s ‘7 Baby Steps’ into action
By Phil Osagie

AI answers personal finance questions wrong 35% of the time — here's what that means for your retirement
By Monique Danao

Her fiance left when he found out about her debt — here's what Canadians should know before combining finances
By Rebecca Holland

Scott Galloway’s US$34K (C$47K) Uber habit is a wake-up call for Canadians with online subscriptions
By Emma Caplan-Fisher

Caring for 2 generations is crushing many Gen X Canadians’ retirement savings — here’s how to fight back
By Rebecca Payne

The top 6 regrets Canadians have about about their early retirement — and how to avoid the same mistakes
By Daniel Liberto

One couple sold their home and moved onto a cruise ship permanently — and say they’re actually spending less
By Brian Baker

Most Canadians aren't ready for retirement. These 5 steps can change that in 5 years
By Vishesh Raisinghani

You've saved $10,000 — but 36% of Canadians never get this far, so what you do next really matters
By Phil Osagie

$1K today, $45K at retirement: Why Canadians can’t afford to skip their employer’s RRSP match
By Rebecca Payne

Half of Canadian pet parents skip the vet — and vets say the system is failing them
By Amy Tokic

Saved between $500,000 to $5 million for retirement? Here's why Canadians in this bracket face unique risks
By Vishesh Raisinghani

She won’t inherit her husband’s trust — The Ramsey Show advises against asking their daughter for a cut
By Vawn Himmelsbach

The CRA is sitting on $1.4 billion in uncashed cheques — is any of it yours?
By Romana King

From Sunwing to Canada Post, fuel surcharges are hitting Canadians in more places than just the pump
By Romana King

How to protect and grow a $4 million inheritance so it lasts the rest of your life
By Christy Bieber

You could retire with $1.7M and still run out of healthy years — here's what Canadians get wrong
By Vishesh Raisinghani

Why retiring the moment you hit your number could be a costly mistake for Canadians
By Vishesh Raisinghani

Are you one of the 3 million Canadians who qualify for the CRA's free tax-filing shortcut?
By Romana King

A $1,300 fraudulent Rogers bill destroyed one Canadian's credit score for 8 months — here's how to fight back
By Brett Surbey

Kevin O’Leary says stop using your credit card like this — and Canadians should listen
By Jing Pan

Over 500,000 Canadian stepfamilies face this estate planning blind spot — here's how to protect your assets
By Vawn Himmelsbach

49% gas price spike: How global oil volatility hits Canadians both ways
By Daniel Liberto

Suze Orman’s 32 money mistakes that could cost you hundreds of thousands — and how to avoid them
By Esther Trattner

A sibling needs financial help — here's how to protect your RRSP and TFSA before you give a cent
By Laura Boast

New fintech tool helps newcomers bypass credit scores to secure rental approvals and beat landlord rejections
By Romana King

A romance scam cost her everything. 10 years later, she’s fighting for control of her own finances again
By Vawn Himmelsbach

1 in 3 Canadians carrying credit card debt as rising costs squeeze budgets
By Steven Brennan

Are Canadians leaving free money behind? What your Prime, Costco and credit card accounts actually include
By Emma Caplan-Fisher

Getting hit with unexpected import fees on an online order? Here's what every Canadian shopper needs to know
By Rudro Chakrabarti

36% of Canadians lie to their partner about money — what financial infidelity costs you and how to recover
By Rebecca Payne

Kevin O'Leary's brutal money rule for money requests from family — and why it actually works for Canadians
By Vishesh Raisinghani

The wealth gap: Why financial independence is a feminist act
By Leslie Kennedy

Canadian Millennials need $100K to be happy; O'Leary says work harder despite Canada's economic wall
By Serah Louis

Couple’s Buy Now Pay Later crisis is a wake-up call for Canadians juggling instalment payments
By Thomas Kent

85% of Canadians are financially stuck — Suze Orman's plan to protect your TFSA, RRSP and income
By Melanie Huddart

Canadians earning $100K are still broke — Suze Orman's 6 tips to stop living paycheque to paycheque
By Phil Osagie

A $100K gift from mom sounds great — until it creates marital conflict and you’re already in massive debt
By Rebecca Holland

$7,000 sitting idle could cost Canadians thousands — why you should max your TFSA early to stop the bleeding
By Chris Clark

'Hate' your family? Dave Ramsey says skip the will because Canada's laws make it a costly mess
By Bethan Moorcraft

8 smart money moves that take under an hour — and why delaying them could cost Canadians thousands
By Vawn Himmelsbach

Retirement at 65 with only $500K saved? How to generate an additional $2K/month on top of OAS and CPP
By Daniel Liberto

Vet bills keep rising — here's how Canadian pet owners without insurance can protect their wallets
By Amy Tokic

What happens to your pets when you die — and how to make sure they're protected
By Sandra MacGregor

Canadian millionaires are on the rise, but costly errors are draining wealth. How to stop the bleed
By Eric Esposito

Famous money gurus’ advice could wreck Canadians’ finances — why some multimillionaires get it wrong
By Monique Danao

3 tax strategies the wealthy use — and how to make them work for your income
By Vawn Himmelsbach

Building wealth must wait when leaving an abusive relationship. Here’s what financial experts say to do first
By Vawn Himmelsbach

How to retire in 10 short years no matter where you live in Canada — even if you’re starting with $0 savings
By Vishesh Raisinghani

Stop overpaying for these ASAP
By Marie Alcober

Couples lose thousands ignoring their group RRSPs — reclaim your wealth with this 1 simple savings hack
By Vawn Himmelsbach

The ‘Buy It For Life’ movement has real appeal — but premium replacements may not always save you money
By Daniel Liberto

What to expect in the first year of pet ownership — and how to budget for every cost
By Amy Tokic

Canada's $1.3 trillion debt is draining your wealth — here's how to shield yourself before it gets worse
By Jing Pan

Prepaid funeral plans promise to spare your family stress and lock in today’s prices — but are they worth the risk?
By Daniel Liberto

A U.S. scholar “fled” to Canada — and found cost-of-living was much worse
By Jing Pan

Can bankruptcy erase CRA tax debt in Canada? What it clears — and what you may still owe
By Romana King

April 7 is National Pet Health Insurance Day — here’s why 3.8% coverage isn’t enough for Canadians
By Amy Tokic

Hitting your retirement number doesn't mean you’re ready — watch for these 5 warning signs before handing in your notice
By Vishesh Raisinghani

Study shows Canadian families rely heavily on women to manage estates and medical decisions — can you relate?
By Steven Brennan

One woman’s story shows how easy it is to trust the wrong person with your money — in any country
By Will Kenton

Canadians are spending more on pets as birth rates fall — what that means for your wallet
By Amy Tokic